Winston Powell
Business Development Representative
Jackson,Mississippi
Summary
Dynamic business development representative with a track record of successfully locating and acquiring a wide range of goods to satisfy customer demands. Competent in forecasting sales, controlling budgets and inventory, and assessing market trends to maximize financial success. Adept at using human connections and social media to promote customer engagement and drive advertising campaigns. Acknowledged for quickly moving up from sales to manager and exhibiting excellent leadership and sales knowledge. Adept at building relationships with clients, offering tailored advice, and planning great events to increase company reach and boost revenue.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Churchill Smoke Shoppe
02.2019 - Current
- Procured and purchased a variety of cigars by sourcing prominent cigar vendors to sell to cigar clientele. Arranged purchased based on customer base by using flow trends and person to person interaction to project sales. Projected supply needs based on trends, activities, and holidays. Created and produced social media advertising weekly and during special events. Created and maintained inventory system and budget system for financial tracking using excel and google sheets. Promoted from salesperson to manager within a year.
- Worked with cigar clients to determine preferences, taste, and educate on cigar consumption and origins. Explained various Tobacco growing techniques a growing environment that produce better quality tobacco. Worked with various cigar representatives to determine which products better suited the shop’s needs. Independently studied various cigars to determine which products better suited our customers. Maintained VIP client lists and created new client information to provide a more customized experience and promotional opportunities. Organized and managed “on-site” and remote events. Top seller and new client producer for 2023.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 06.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS 07.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Murrah High School
Jackson, MS 05.2019 - 07.2021
Skills
Small business operations
Sales Tracking
Records Organization and Management
Budget Development
Project management
Communication
Problem Solving
Data Analysis
Staff Management
Sales strategics
Marketing Strategies
Client Service
Timeline
BBA - Business Administration
Mississippi State University
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
07.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Murrah High School
05.2019 - 07.2021
Owner
Churchill Smoke Shoppe
02.2019 - Current